Biomechanics - Science concerned with the internal and external forces acting on a human body and the effects produced by these forces.

Cachexia - General ill health and malnutrition, marked by weakness and emaciation, usually associated with serious disease.

Christensen, Herluf (1924-1970) - In 1948 this Danish runner had his breakthrough when he beat the unbeatable Niels Holst-Sorensen in a 800m race. He then qualified for the London 1948 Olympics where he started in the 800m, but he broke his leg and could not finish the race.

Christiansen, Lauritz (1892-1976) - Came in 14th at the Olympic Cross Country race in 1912. He helped the Danish team finish 5th.

Crunches - Abdominal~ exercises - sit-ups done lying on floor with legs on bench, hands behind neck.

Gastric Bypass - surgical reduction of the stomach

Glucose - The simplest sugar molecule. It's also the main sugar found in blood and is used as a basic fuel for the body.

High-density lipoprotein (HDLs) - lipoproteins that carry cholesterol from cells to the liver for eventual excretion

Inversion - Turning the bottom of the foot toward the inside. For calf raises this hits the inner head of the gastrocnemius.

Limmer, Paul - The force behind powerful Mepham Hs boys and girls teams (All-Americans, New York State, and National Champions). His Distance Medley Relay team was the first American team to win the Dmr at the Penn Relay's in more than 10 years, when they won in 1993.

Nielsen, Artur (1895-1988) - Won the Danish nationals on the 1500m in 1920. Competed in the 1920 Olympics in both the 5000m and the Cross Country race, but he did not finish any of them.

Stern, Marty - Coached Villanova women to five straight Ncaa Cross Country titles from 1990 to 1994 and numerous "Penn Relays" victories.